I don't think anyone is arguing that there will be some in IOMG who are milking it... it's the fact that you keep going on about it. You saying this day after day isn't going to change things. You've made your point (several times) and it's wearing a bit thin.
EU is scared of it's own shadow.
Frankly, I find it amazing that EU chose to pick a fight and bully AZ when they screwed up on the wording of the agreement, especially as they pay long millions for legal services.
If you do a Google search on "Before You Speak" you'll see that there's an industry in it's own right out there and people actually make a living out of such balderdash. It's all very American. I have nothing against our cousins across the pond but have IOM Constabulary actually paid for this??
At least you've had the first one, better late than never.
Whilst you were there, did you inspect the superior quality skirting boards, given how much has been spent?
Actually a lot of chapels and churches though fewer in number still have summer fairs and other special days full of what you talk about. Many though are a means to an end.... funding for charities.